Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci to showcase spoken-word poetry at Freeport Memorial Library

The Freeport Memorial Library is set to host Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci on April 26 at 6 p.m. to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Curci, who is also a Gracie Award winner and WRHU, Radio Hofstra University host, will be presenting her spoken-word poetry at the event. She will showcase various works that she has gathered from her numerous books, anthologies, and performances.

Following Curci's presentation, an open mic poetry session will be held where adults and teens can share their own poetry. The only requirement is that the poems should not include any profanity or discriminatory language.

Tammy Manor, the librarian, and Barbara Spinelli, the Library career counselor, who are both published poets, are co-organizing the event. They expressed their excitement and enthusiasm about Curci's presence, saying that she will serve as an inspiration to many spoken-word poets and writers from the Freeport area and beyond.

National Poetry Month, which was introduced by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, is celebrated each April to recognize the poets and their significant role in our culture.

The event is free to attend and interested participants can register online at www.freeportlibrary.info, by phone at 516-379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk. The Freeport Memorial Library is located at 144 W. Merrick Road in Freeport.